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The Lightbeam Academy

To provide educational, health and sports development initiatives for the public benefit, serving the communities of Pendle and East Lancashire.To provide a well-being and spiritual centre for the public benefit, serving the communities of Pendle and East Lancashire.

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Activities & Mission

To provide educational, health and sports development initiatives for the public benefit, serving the communities of Pendle and East Lancashire.To provide a well-being and spiritual centre for the public benefit, serving the communities of Pendle and East Lancashire.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£557,596
Latest Expenditure
£316,520

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 49.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £359,952
Charitable Activities £109,725
Other Trading £39,588
Investments £48,331
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £273,447
Raising Funds £43,073
Governance £1,110
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£557,596
£316,520£273,447£736,848£58,87434 / 15
2024
£348,502
£228,5000 / 18
2023
£313,274
£219,7830 / 15
2022
£259,926
£143,3210 / 11
2021
£227,833
£96,8030 / 9

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Frequently asked questions about The Lightbeam Academy

What does The Lightbeam Academy do?

To provide educational, health and sports development initiatives for the public benefit, serving the communities of Pendle and East Lancashire.To provide a well-being and spiritual centre for the public benefit, serving the communities of Pendle and East Lancashire.

How much income did The Lightbeam Academy report in 2025?

The Lightbeam Academy reported total income of £558k and reported expenditure of £317k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lightbeam Academy registered as a charity?

The Lightbeam Academy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2018 as charity number 1179496. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs The Lightbeam Academy?

The Lightbeam Academy is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lightbeam Academy operate?

The Lightbeam Academy operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Lightbeam Academy a registered charity?

Yes — The Lightbeam Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179496.

Details

Address
The Bestlight Community Hub
9 Market Square
NELSON
Lancashire
BB9 7LP
Registration Date
9 August 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5125568
Charity Number
1179496

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Trustees

Faiza Akram
Also governs 1 other charity
Javed Chaudhry
Kamran Chaudhary

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